South Carolina governor did not misuse state funds: official
- ATLANTA (Reuters) - South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, who faces growing calls to quit over his affair with an Argentine woman, did not misuse public funds in trips he made to see his mistress, the state's top police official said on Thursday.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:01:25 -0400
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U.S. Marines launch key operation in south Afghanistan
- SORKHDOZ, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Thousands of U.S. Marines stormed deep into Taliban territory in an Afghan valley on Thursday, marking the start of a major new effort by the Obama administration to regain the initiative in the war.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:48:49 -0400
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Interim Honduras government says open to early election
- TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - An interim government set up after a military coup in Honduras said on Thursday it would be open to bringing forward a November general election to resolve a crisis over the ouster of President Manuel Zelaya.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:33:01 -0400
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Michael Jackson memorial likely Tuesday
- LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A public memorial for Michael Jackson is expected Tuesday in Los Angeles, a venue official said, as a lawyer for the pop star's ex-wife said she hasn't decided whether to fight for custody of their children.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:20:52 -0400
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California turns to "IOUs" amid budget impasse
- SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - As California marked its second day of a new fiscal year without a budget agreement, the state government moved ahead on Thursday to issue billions of dollars in "IOUs" in order to avoid a cash crisis.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:43:34 -0400
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